Workshop fee: £42
The 5-stringed banjo is a traditional instrument popular in American traditional and folk music, which is now used to play a wide range of folk tunes and styles from around the world. With a unique sound and shape, it is used it different music genres including bluegrass, folk, jazz and is relative easy to start with simple chords and tunes and then build up to some of the classic banjo techniques. This workshop is suitable for those with some basic experience of other fretted stringed instruments (guitar, mandolin etc). Learning will be done by ear, but some written notes will be available to help. You will need to bring your own 5-string banjo.
Refreshments:
Tea & coffee is provided.
Participants on a full day workshop or course should bring a packed lunch and other snacks.
